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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,599.78, 71,210.57 and 38,829.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,599.78, 71,210.57 and 38,829.99 is: 53,587.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,599.78 : 71,210.57 = 38,829.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,599.78/71,210.57 = 38,829.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,599.78x = 71,210.57 × 38,829.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,599.78x = 2,765,105,720.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,105,720.99/51,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,587.55

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